He later apologised for his remarks and insisted he was not homophobic, but his portrayal of homosexuals in a negative light has put him in trouble with Uefa.

"Following the opening of disciplinary proceedings against Italy's Antonio Cassano for a discriminatory press statement during Euro 2012, the Uefa Control and Disciplinary Body has decided to impose a fine of €15,000 on the player," read a Uefa statement on Friday.

"An appeal can be lodged against this decision within three days of the dispatch of the full, written decision."

Cassano featured in all of Italy's six matches at the European Championship earlier in the summer, scoring once.